The Curry Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
The Curry Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 73 Head Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AU
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Curry Cottage among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ← The Curry Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Curry Cottage none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Curry Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Church Fellowship Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Jubilee Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Shiish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| HFC Peri Peri Kebab \& Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| The Little Book Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Co-operative Food Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Double Pistachio Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Braintree Area Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
Questions about The Curry Cottage
What is The Curry Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Curry Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 7 February 2025.
Is The Curry Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Curry Cottage last inspected?
The Curry Cottage was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Curry Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Curry Cottage compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Curry Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Curry Cottage and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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